(L.A.) Jessie Payan, 38, Died at Men’s Central Jail

Case Number: 2025-13028

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 38-year-old Latino male that occurred at Men’s Central Jail.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Jessie Payan. Born in L.A. County.

Height: 5 feet 7 inches / Weight: 160 pounds

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Intoxication

Other Significant Condition: Small-Caliber Coronary Arteries

RIP JESSIE PAYAN (August 21, 1986 – August 15, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.

This is LASD’s 32nd in-custody death for the year. LASD has him listed as having died a natural death.